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Baseball and Softball out of Olympics

London, Aug 26: The list of sports played at the London 2012 Olympics will differ from Beijing. Baseball and softball will be out after the International Olympics Committee decided they had little international appeal.

Baseball will not be an event on the program by virtue of an International Olympic Committee vote nearly seven years ago. It means the World Baseball Classic becomes even more important in 2009, the biggest future gathering for international ball, at least until a possible reinstatement for the 2016 Olympics. But women's boxing and limited overs cricket may be in for the London Olmpics.

Former events such as rugby union and tug of war could also possibly reappear, The Sun reported.

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Jackie Chan suggests Kung Fu in Olympics

London, Aug 24: Jackie Chan, martial arts superstar famous for  acrobatic fighting style, asked to include Kung Fu as an official sport at the Olympic Games.The 'Karate Kid' star told that he is campaigning to bring more martial arts to the Games and is hoping to convince Olympics committee bosses to include Kung Fu in the competing categories.The international sports competition currently features Asian combat disciplines such as Taekwondo and Judo. He also told that the different styles.....
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